Thomas A. Hauptmann

Thomas A. Hauptmann, 70, of Sioux City, passed away Saturday, October 19, 2019 at a local hospital.  A funeral service will be held Wednesday, October 23 at 11:30 A.M. at Meyer Brothers Morningside Chapel.  Visitation will be Tuesday from 4-7:00 P.M. at the funeral home.  Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery.  Online condolences may be made to www.meyerbroschapels.com.

Tom was born on February 1, 1949 in Algona, IA to Bernard “Bud” and June (Haverly) Hauptmann.  He graduated from St. John’s high school in Bancroft, IA.  He worked various types of construction jobs throughout his life and most recently was a school bus driver for Sergeant Bluff schools.  He was united in marriage to Carolyn Henshaw on March 3, 1990 in Sioux City.  Tom enjoyed woodworking, yardwork, landscaping and mowing.  He loved watching his grandchildren play sports and was an avid Iowa Hawkeye, Vikings and Cubs fan.

Those left to honor his memory include his wife Carolyn, Sioux City; daughters: Melissa (Jerry) Anderson, Sioux City, Michele (Brian) Sandberg, Robins, IA; step-children: Michael Johnson, Sioux City, Ann (Brian) Hobbs, Sturgeon Bay, WI; siblings: Bob Hauptman, Judy Nemmers, Steve Hauptmann, Sue Sarloos, Bill Hauptman; grandchildren: Andrew, Bronte, Katelynn, Bryce, Evan, Allison, Jordan, Brady, Brogan; honorary grandchild, Tyler Schultz; and one great-grandson Emerson on the way.

He is preceded in death by his parents; brother’s Jim and John; goddaughter, Heidi Nemmers Beisch; and his dog and best friend, Shivers.